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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,667.26, 62,903.58 and 32,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,667.26, 62,903.58 and 32,214.86 is: 44,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,667.26 : 62,903.58 = 32,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,667.26/62,903.58 = 32,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,667.26x = 62,903.58 × 32,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,667.26x = 2,026,430,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,430,023.20/45,667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,373.80

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